The basketball court at Crispus Attucks Playground is set to be renamed after rap legend Christopher "Biggie Smalls" Wallace thanks to the efforts of a local community board. Councilman Robert Cornegy proposed the renaming as part of a promise to Biggie's mother after ...

It’s been 20 years since The Notorious B.I.G.’s was killed in a drive-by shooting, but Sean “Diddy” Combs is still deeply affected by his friend’s death. “That’s something that’s life-changing,” Combs, 47, tells PEOPLE exclusively in this week’s issue. “It’s a real heavy weight to wear on yourself.”
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Another day, another member of the Kardashian Kamp high-heel-deep in controversy. This week, it was sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner who stirred up social media by releasing a line of "vintage t-shirts," featuring the face of hip-hop and rock icon like Notorious B.I.G., The Doors and Ozzy ...

The late rapper Notorious B.I.G. and the production duo of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis were presented with some of ASCAP's most prestigious honors at the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards on Thursday night. The 30th annual gala was again held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills and included several ...

New York-born rapper Prodigy, who made up half of the iconic hip hop duo Mobb Deep, has died. He was 42. The artist, whose real name was Albert Johnson, was hospitalized several days ago in Las Vegas due to complications from sickle cell anemia.

"As most of his fans know, Prodigy battled the disease since birth," his rep said in a statement Tuesday. ...

Southern hip-hop pioneer CeeLo Green is among a handful of musical guests slated to take the stage at the Apollo Theater June 12 for its 12th annual benefit.
The event, hosted by Cedric the Entertainer, raises funds for the nonprofit organization’s year-round programming for music education, ...